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Valkyrie

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Main Entry:
Val·ky·rie 
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Pronunciation:
\val-ˈkir-ē also val-ˈkī-rē, ˈval-kə-rē\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
German & Old Norse; German Walküre, from Old Norse valkyrja, literally, chooser of the slain; akin to Old English wælcyrige witch, Old Norse valr the slain, Old High German kiosan to choose — more at choose
Date:
1770
: any of the maidens of Odin who choose the heroes to be slain in battle and conduct them to Valhalla


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